Benton vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Benton Rank #1,310

Cecil Rank #1,487

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Benton or Cecil more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Benton and Cecil mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Benton and Cecil boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.